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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
NATURAL GAS.

Account OF Correspondents Vfsi'
to ~ village Lighted by Natural
Gas.
II has long been known that natural
gas was put into use ut Fredonia, N,
Y, more than half n century ago, bui
no detailed description Of the manner
of its use or the quantity or quality OF
the gas has been known to be in exist
cnce. A gentleman of indianapolis
has found in Brewster's journal O.,
1880 the following full account of 3
correspondent visit to II "village
lighted by natural gas'
The village of Frcdonia. in the west
ern part of the state OF New York. pre-.
sents this singular phenomena
was detained there day in Octo
Der of last year, and had an opportu
nifty of examining II at leisure.
The village is about forty m les from
Buffalo. and about two from Lake
Erie; Il smaller but rapid stream. calico
the Canodoway, passes through it, and
after turning several miles, discharges
itself into the lake below; near the
mouth is small harbor with light
house.
While removing an old mill which
stood partly over this stream. in FIRE.
donia, three wears since, some bubbles
were observed to break frequently from
the water, and or trial, were found to
DO inilammable. A company was form.
ed. and hole an inch and II half in
diameter being bored through the rock,
II soft feted limestone, The gas left its
natural channel and assembled through
this.
A gas meter was erected Tor con.
strucled) with small house for its
protection, and pipes being laid, the
gas is conveyed through the whole
village. One hundred lights are fed
from it-more or less-at an expense
of Sl.j0 yearly for each.
The flame is large, but not so strong
or brilliant as that from the gas in our
cities; it is, however. in high favor with
the inhabitants. The gasometer.
found on measurement, collected
lightweight cubit feet in twelve hours
during the day. but the man who ha
charge of it told me that more might
be procured with a larger apparatus.
About mile from the village, and
in the same stream. it comes up in
quantities four or five times as great
The contractor of the light house
purchased the right to it, and laid
pipes TO the lakes, but found it impos.
sble TO make il descend, the difference
in elevation being very great
II preferred its own channel, and
bubbled up beyond The reach of his gas
ometcr. The gas is carburretted by.
drogen. and is supposed ia. come from
beds of btuminous coal; the only rock
visible, however here, and to great
extent on both sides along the southern
shore of the lake is feted limestone.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
CITY LAWS
AND
Official Publications
OF THE
City Of East Dallas, Texas.
An Ordinance Establishing and Pro-
viding for the Building, Repairing
and Keeping Clean the side
Walks of East Dallas.


BE it ordained by the City Council of
East Dallas.
SECTION /. That there shall be, and
is hereby established side walks Oh
both sides of al! the streets in the city
Of East Dallas, said side walks to be
OH each side of the street, and of the
width designated by resolution of the
City Council (rcferred to in Sec. iii of
this ordinance) and built, repaired
and kept clean as hereinafter provided
for, according to the regulations here
in contained.
SEC. 2. That on each Of said walks
the full length of same, there shall be
at same time constructed and built
suitable curbing, said work to be done
by the party owning the property
fronting the sidewalk, and if not
then at his expense, that said side
walk shall be constructed of good
gravel, laid at least four (D inches in
thickness, or of hard, smooth brick
stone, concrete or asphaltum, and the
curbing shall be constructed out of
smooth stone provided that tho street
committee may in its discretion al
low the curbing to be made of heart
pine.
SEC. ,. That when the City Council
shall by resolution instruct the City
Secretary to give notice 10 property
owners along any street to
construct side walks and curbing,
and snail by said resolution designate
the width of such side walks or part
thereof, he shall proceed to do so III
writing, aud they shall have twenty
days after notice in which TO construct
such side walks, and the curbing along
the Same, and it shall be the duty of
the street committee to see that such
side walks, and curbing are construct
ed properly within the prescribed
time. Tho notice referred to shall be
as follows: The Secretary shall issue
same containing description of the
property in front of which il is pro-
posed to construct said side walk TO
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28

Confidence man Ito stranger whose
name he had learned from the hotel
regislcr) - Hello, General! Glad to
see you in Boston, and hope you are
well and happy. "
General Scabbard-"W enough in
health, thank you though not exactly
happy. but perhaps you can help me-"
9. NJ. (confuseD lin what way9'
G. 81 am not much acquainted
here and have Il cheek which | wish TO
get ca. Well. bless my heart. how
that man can travel. Thinks he is in
danger of being fleeced by one of his
own kind" Boston Budget.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
Very Singular

Prof Snorc. the absent-minded Pro-
fessor of the University of Texas. re-
Gently put his foot in II again. Ii was
at the Gubernatorial Mansion at re-
ception. Meeting Miss Esmerelda
Longcofiin. he said;
Good evening. Madame. is your
husband here this evening"
"Why, Professor. don't you know
tina, am still single?" replied Es-er.
elda. blushing.
"ls that SOP So you are still single.
Then | suppose your husband is also
single. Give him INV regards when
you meet him. Teros Sffings.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
Inducement TO Immigrants.

New corners or old residents who
are DESTROYS of securing comfortable
homo in the enterprising city Of Dali
las can get fitted up in magnificent
style by calling at the liberal Texas In.
staliment Company's, 751 Elm street,
Tor their furniture, stoves, carpets, &c,
OH small weekly or monthly payments
- as cheap as you can buy elsewhere
for cash. No references or security
required. Will occupy 751 and 1853 al
ter few days.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28

take effect from its passage and pub.
LEGATION.
SEC. 8, That all ordinances and reso-
lutions heretofore passed in conflict
with this ordinance, be, and the same
are hereby repealed. Approved Dec.
18th, A. d., 1887. G.. w. CRuTCHER,
l.. p. MONTGOMERY, Mayor
~ Secretary. City Of East Dallas.
J.. S.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
Marriage License.

Were issued yesterday to j. b. Ma
lors and Cora Denton, James Shan
mont and Annie Pettell, Martin Auer
and Sallie Lauderienlk, w. A. Abbott
and Francis Il. Larry.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
Died.

Yesterday at st. Nary Memphis
Tenn, Sister Isabelle, a member of
.shc Episcopal sisterhooi. She was
was Miss Isabella Snodgrss, of Dallas,
and daughter of Mrs. {. Snodgrass
and sister Of Mrs. Chs. o. Wood.
Her mother left tor Memphis last even
ing, where the remains IRE to be in.
TERED.
Honey, maple syrup by the gallon or
quart, also dried beef, at A. Il, Bouche's.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28

The tax collectors window is crowd
cd most of the time and the money is
being turned in at a rapid rate.
Love, sweetness, goodness, are the
fruits of contented mind and healthful
body. These exist not where disorders
of the stomach dwell. Morris Cas-
carine is sovereign remedy for such
lilo
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
West Dallas.

Mr.. Robert Joyce CT the city ism
West Dallas.
Mr.. Wilmeth and family will reitn
from Mckinney to-day, where ey
have gone to their family re-unio
Miss Maud Wood, n very acm-
plished young lady Of IIillsbor is
visiting the family Of q. CrawfoT in
West Dallas.
Ii. A. Smith, of Grecnville has
arrived to attend the Minister'S Get
ing.
j. II. Culver was out from Il CITY
yesterday.
Misses Alice and Mile Fishehavc
returned from school, and willpend
the week at home.
| The. Minister'S meeting will begin
ut, and as the building v not
Ished, the school house ill be
jed tonight.
Rev. Joe Harding will erect evcral
, cottages on his block
Mr.. O'Bryan has let The conhct for
the erection Of his residence iu lisher's
addition.
Concentrated mineral watClin bot
Ties al SOC AMI 81 each. CRYSTALS CT
mineral water 75c per pound, Miner
al water fresh all the time At w. Il.
Hancock Il Co., 926 Elm street.
Fine glasses to be rentd at the
Opera House.
1t is good axiom, that live wish
n thing we must seek after I; it will
not come to us. Thus. thos who de-
sire perfect hea til, and freedom from
headache, indigestion and rheumatic
pains, should find and lse Morris
Cascarine.
Have your pianos iued before
Christmas. Telephone orters to Will
"A. Watkin Il Co., 737 Mali street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-12-28
Buckien's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Bhoum
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or mS ney refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
W. u. Howell & Bro.
For rent, a comfortable furnished or
unfinished room, without board.
Apply with references to S07 Ervay
Street.
Those who suffer from feverish and
dry skin, and whose compilations are
sallow, are the victims OF derange-
ment of the liver Morris Cascarine
, will speedily remove these disorders.
The Arcade, as usual,
takes the lead in low
prices and assortment
of everything in the way
of Holiday Goods, Plush
Boxes, Mirrors, Toys,
Vases, Cups and Saucers
and everything in Fancy
Goods appropriate for
Christmas Presents.
Specially low prices
from now till Christmas
on Hanging Lampo and
Chamber Sets.
J THE ARCADE,
838 and $40 Elm st.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
Marriage Bells.

On Thursday evening, June 9th, at the resi-
dence ofthe brides father, at the Central Hotel
ut Erin, Mr.. George Atcheson, freight agent
and telegraph operator at Corbondals, Mont
gomery county, led TO the hymenid altar
Miss Hattie Partridge, second daughter OF
Mr.. Ed Partridge, OF this city, the Rev, c. 8.
Gabard, of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South. officiatinE. The wedding was strictly
private, only a few OF the friends and relatives
of the parties being present The bride, In q
cream-colored nun yelling dress trimmed
with white swan's down and natural flowers,
looked charming In this simple but most ex-
quisitely tasteful attire. The groom was at
one time citizen of Erin, and won many
friends and made few enemies by his genial
s4nanners, good business habits aud polite and
accommodating disposition while connected
with the freight and passenger depot OF the
Louisville 4 Nashville railroad here. The
bride is a general fayoFite In Erin, warm
hearted, sensible and industrious, and they
have the good wishes OF our people that the
f1attering prospects opening mp before them
will be fully realized. We wish. them 9
Nappy and pleasant sojourn on earth, and
that 10 may terminate, when God In His
providence seas ut 10 put an end 10 II, iutht
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

BURGLARS entered the houses of
DIR. Richard Johnson and DIR. J. B.
Shearer Wednesday night. At DIR.
Johnson's they took eight or ten dol
lars from Leon Lurton's vest and
about fifty dollars at DR.. Shearer's.
1t is believed that the robbers opened
the doors by means of what is called
a grip key which turned the keys al
ready in the door.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
MACHINERY CHEAP.

offer my mill machinery for sale cheap,
and will give a long time, so II you want a
bargain come and see me. The following is q
partial list OF what have:
l2x20 engine, u foot fly wheel.
/ IA foot steel tubular boiler 4S india. sos In.
fiues.
is foot 4 reel boiling chest.
double case purifier.
becker brush.
eureka shutter.
corn meal bolt.
corn cleaner.
diamond dresser.
II stand elevators.
Pulleys, shafting, betting, etc.
-four packer.
centrifugal reel with set rolls attached.
bran buster.
middling mill Is in.
corn mill ~ In.
wheat mill q In.
Everything tn start q first-class Touring
and corn mill complete. VIII sell this mill
very low, and will give long payments. Call
and see me.
junels W. A. SETTLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
A Bloody Fraeas.

A serious difficulty occurred on Wednesday
evening. at about half past four O'Clock, at
McGregor, Hege Co.'s mill, on the head OF
Wards Branch, in this county, In which Ben
jackson, Fred Smith and G. NJ. Parchman
were engaged and In which the latter was dan
gerously cut with knife.
IL appears that that Parchman was the
road overseer. and had warned In jackson,
Smith and some Others to work on the road.
Jackson and Smith refused to obey the sum
mons, vhereupon Pnrchman sued them for
the penalty, which he collected by garnish-
ment OF their wages. This enraged the par
ties so that when Parchman came 10 the mill
On business, jackson who II seems was en-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
APersevering Under Difhculties-Almost
Waterloo Defeat.

On Thursday last there was show at Dover.
This being somewhat unusual event In that
rather out of the way but good old substan-
tial Democratic town, about 500 people had
collected themselves together and were ready
with the shekels to attend the show. "All
went merry as q marriage bell" until the
tents were erected and the people had en-
tered the side-show, which was first opened
Suddenly "the sound OF mighty rushing
wind" was heard in the distant tree tops, and
the slender masts of the tent quivered like
reeds, and the canvas fiuttered ominously in
the rising storm. A shower of rain fell which
was Just simply tremendous. the side.snow
crash upon the assembled multitude of men,
women and children, and then scene en-
sued which beggars all attempts at descrip-
ton. The wonder IL, and 1t seems almost O
miracle, that nobody was seriously hurt.
One lady took up her small child In sense
less condition for dead, suppostng shat II was
drowned, and her frantic cries added to the
Bedlamite confusion, but 1t soon revived and
came too again, and was really unframed.
A great many persons were forced TO cut their
way out through the tent cloth TO avoid be-
ing smothered to death. II the larger tent
containing the main show had thus fallen on
1.-THE crowd with its heavy timbers, somebody
tmust inevitably have been killed. But at the
time when that fell IL was fortunately unoc-
cupied except by few of the showmen and
the animals, and somehow in such cases the
showmen and the monkeys always come of
scratches. Nobody ever heard OF their get
ting hurt. Nothing daunted, the showmen
erected the big menagerie tent again, al
!. though the top had TO be left Off on account
Y NJ the high wind which was blowing, and, at
the sound of the music, the spectators focked
TO this in numbers TO see the animals, Such
zeal and interest In the Investigation OF nat
urai history was truly communicable under
the circumstances. Our friend Bufiord, who
witnessed that part of the scene, and was
present at this stage OF the proceedings look
Ing after his little daughter Lukey, says that
1t rained "from whence We came" The very
windows OF heaven seemed to be opened, and
1t poured down rain In torrents. The gallant
showmen and the Uncomfortable audience
stood their ground or kept their seats amid
the bowling elements, determined to carry II
through rudf coetln. Ladies' were many ei
thegi wst until they had not q dry thread on
them. and their dresses were wOefully be.
draggled with rain and mud, the white ones
be.ng picturesQuely striped across the skirts
in imisation OF the United States nag where
. Ehey had been sitting upon the wet girtine
6carpets that covered the seats. Many OF the
crowd remained Hntil late in the evening
though having several miles 10 travel Ia or
der to reach their homes. Such an instance
OF pluck and perseverance, under difficulties
has rarely ever occurred and deserves to b
thus obtamemorated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
Items from Danville.

To the CHRONICLE:
/ receive the CHRONICLE and am well
pleased with the management to publish the
news from Houston county. Hope our people
will extend liberal patronage to the CHRoN-
IcLE. and tie lack OF county paper be thus
supplied.
10. G.mbill, OF Erin, visited a friend at
Danville last Sunday.
Chas. Parker, of Erin, was in Danville this
week.
Mrs. VIM. Lowry has been quite sick for the
past few days, but is rapidly recovering.
DR.. +. II. Taylor, of Paris, was married to
Mrs. s. l.. Dean, formerly of this place, in the
parlor OF the new Carter House, at Paris, on
May 3lst. The bride and groom have our best
wishes.
On last Monday evening, at the Catholic
Church Mt GAINESVILLE, Mr.. F. G. Creeny was
married to Miss Annie Pattison, by Father H.
Japes in his usual solemn and impressive
style. Both of the contracting parties were
residents of Danville. Mr.. Creeney is an en-
ergetic young merchant and deserves the
jewel he has won. Miss Pattison is the daugh-
ter of eX-deputy sheriff j, w. PattisOn, and is
most estimabie and deserving young lady.
The youthful pair have our best wishes for q
long and happy life.
The grading of the Danville and Lagrange
railroad is being rapidly pushed by Messrs.
w. Ferguson & Co, with an ample force OF
men and teams.
Crop prospects are encouraging and hard
work the order of the day with our farmers.
Success to the CHRONICLE.
YOUNG FoGY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

Mr.. w. M. Mills, of Logan county,
KY, and Miss Mamie Crumbaugh,
of Eddyville, KY, were married
Thursday evening at the Northing.
ton Hotel by Rev. J. r. PEBBLES.
They were attended by Mr.. B. F.
Mills and Miss Lizzie Mills.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

John HI. Milliken has been APP
pointed District Passenger Agent OF
the l.. & N. road, with headquarters
in Louisville and jurisdiction extend
ing from Dan to Beersheba, includ-
ing GAINESVILLE and the county round
about. John deserves the promo
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

A game of base ball was played
Thursday evening on the grounds
back of the University between the
Clarks and the Clarksxille's. The
Clark's won, but as it was only an
exercise game the boys ask us not to
report the names or the score.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

Do not take quinine for malarial
disorders. Ayers Ague Cure con-
tains none, nor any other injurious
ingredient. This preparation, il
taken strictly in accordance with
directions, is warranted to cure all
malarial diseases.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

June and July Is the time to plant
Strawberry's. All best and early va
rieties Of Strawberry and Raspberry
plants for sale by Pete Johnson, near
Dunbars Cave. June11-2w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
rsuck,e.,s Arp,c. s.,ve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
price 25 cents per box. For sale by
Owen 4 Moore.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
cuItarLessons.

Mrs. Carrie Thomas OF New Provi-
dence would like TO get few pupils on
the guitar, lin GAINESVILLE, and II she
succeeds will come over three times a
week to give lessons. Tuition per 90
weeks, $25. Where there are more
than one pupil in in a family, each
twenty dollars. II
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslows soothing syrup for
children teething, is the prescription OF
one OF the best female physicians and
nurses in the United States and has
been used for forty years with never
failing success by millions oil mothers
for their children. During the process
OF teething its value is incalculable. 1t
relieves the child from pain, cures dys-
EMERY and disrrhGa gripping in the
bowels and wind-colic. By giving
health to the child it rests the mother.
Price 25c. a bottle Dec %, ly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

Several mad dogs have been killed in Erin
in the last two days. II good mad dog
scare could be cotton up 1t would be good
thing, If all the worthless bench-legged, crop.
cared stump-tailed ours could be thereby
caused to Ego up the spout"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

Dry weather has prevailed for about week
in Houston county, which is favorable for
killing weeds, harvesting and cutting hay.
Wheat and grass crops and oats are fine, and
corn looks very promising.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

The Erin minstrel troupe will give another
of their entertainments soon, and will appear
In new costume or uniform, and expect TO
excel any wing they have yet performed
The ublic viii be duly notified OF the time
and pla>..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

loving m ,rning Tor corbandale.
Married, on Sunday last, by J. W. Richard
son, Esq. at his residence In this county, near
Erin. Wesley Patterson, Esq, to Miss Minnie
Hussey. both OF Cumberland City. Wesley IL
clever fellow and a promising young attor-
ney, and his fair bride IN q "comely and ami
able lassie.p who has reigned for some time Az
one OF tile bellies of our neighboring village.
We congratulate them and wish them much
happiness
~
Somebody once solicited a rich miser TO
subscribe something towards building fence
around q gravey ard. "No, SIR" said he, al
am not going TO give you cent. Those who
are already there could not get out II they
wanted TO, and those who are outside don Z
want to go there II they can help It,"
~
During the late heavy rain storms which
prevailed In this region OF country, a freshet
occurred on Deer Creek, tributary to Rich
land Creek, In Humphreys county, which Is
said almost TO have uvalled the celebrated
August freshet In the year 1888. Deer Creek
was higher than II has ever been known TO
be before. Wheat and corn crops were over
whelmed, fences swept away, and great deal
OF damage was done. John Patrick, Esq, a
member OF the quarterly court OF Humphreys
county, with his family, were driven out Of
their house by the rapidly rising tide. The
squire's venerable mother was old and de-
crepid, and the family had, during the storm,
TO bear her In their arms to place OF refuge
and build shelter over her TO protect her
from the rain and wind, And favorite dog
was caught under the house and was no sur
rounded by the water that they had, previous
to their removal, TO take up a plank OF the
floor TO get him out. Big Richland was BOOM
Ing, and Whiteoak higher than 1t has been
known for five years. Tom Redings, who
lives at the foot of large hill ON Whiteoak
had rattleshake washed npon his front
porch by the descending waters, which, upon
being killed by him, was found to contain ten
rattles.
##*
Mr.. Tom Parrot, who lives on the head o.
Leatherwood Creek, in Dickson county, lost;s
child about tive years old on Monday. II
died OF flux.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

Mr.. Geo. Smith and Clarence Sizemore
went down to Danville to interview the
show on Monday. They repor; that 1t was a
nice affair. and that they were kindly treated
by the showmen. They pronounce Them all
TO be perfect gentlemen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-06-18

Mr.. George Rector, of Weakly county
Tenn, has been on a visit for several days to
his aunt, Mrs. Nancy Lewis, the mother OF
Mr.. w. j. Hawkins, of this county, who lives
en- Long Branch. He expects to remain for
about two months.